22601 ZIP Code — Winchester, VA
Winchester City County, Virginia
ZIP code 22601 is located in Winchester, Virginia, within Winchester City County. It covers approximately 9.78 square miles and serves a population of 29,306 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.
About ZIP code 22601
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $295,500. Renters make up the majority at 55%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $63,671. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
29,306
population
9.78
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
22601 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 22601
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22601. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Winchester | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
22656 Stephenson (5.6 mi)
22602 Winchester (5.9 mi)
22624 Clear Brook (8.1 mi)
22663 White Post (8.3 mi)
22603 Winchester (8.5 mi)
22655 Stephens City (9.1 mi)
22620 Boyce (10.2 mi)
22611 Berryville (10.4 mi)
22637 Gore (11.3 mi)
22645 Middletown (11.4 mi)
25446 Summit Point (11.6 mi)
25413 Bunker Hill (12.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 29,306 |
| Population density | 2,997 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 51 |
| County FIPS | 840 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 9.78 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.1682 |
| Longitude | -78.1693 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 540 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.4% | 41.4% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.2% | 35.2% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.4% | 16.4% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 7.0% | 7.0% | 11.6% |
Demographics & statistics
29,306
Population
2,997
People per sq mi
37.0
Median age
$63,671
Median household income
$36,110
Per capita income
$295,500
Median home value
$1,231
Median monthly rent
44.9%
Home ownership
16.5%
Poverty rate
5.1%
Unemployment
6,499
Housing units
32.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
809
Under 5
851
766
5–9
806
929
10–14
977
1,285
15–19
1,351
859
20–24
904
2,043
25–34
2,148
1,803
35–44
1,896
1,633
45–54
1,718
927
55–59
975
859
60–64
903
1,300
65–74
1,368
771
75–84
811
299
85+
315
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,336 | 21.6% |
| 18 and over | 22,970 | 78.4% |
| 65 and over | 4,864 | 16.6% |
| Median age | 37.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
66.1%
Black or African American
9.5%
Hispanic or Latino
9.4%
Two or more races
7.5%
Other race
5.4%
Asian
1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,399 | 66.1% |
| Black or African American | 3,065 | 9.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,049 | 9.4% |
| Two or more races | 2,412 | 7.5% |
| Other race | 1,747 | 5.4% |
| Asian | 602 | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 81 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.4% | 41.4% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.2% | 35.2% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.4% | 16.4% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 7.0% | 7.0% | 11.6% |
Under $10k
4.2%
$10k–$15k
3.8%
$15k–$25k
8.8%
$25k–$35k
8.2%
$35k–$50k
10.3%
$50k–$75k
22.6%
$75k–$100k
14.6%
$100k–$150k
15.4%
$150k–$200k
4.3%
$200k+
7.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.3% |
| $200k+ | 7.9% |
| Median income | $63,671 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.2%
$50k–$100k
1.6%
$100k–$150k
2.9%
$150k–$200k
18.4%
$200k–$300k
26.9%
$300k–$500k
32.3%
$500k–$1M
15.9%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $295,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,231 |
| Owner occupied | 44.9% |
| Renter occupied | 55.1% |
| Vacant | 9.4% |
| Single-family detached | 57.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.7% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.55 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 10.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 18.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.3% |
| 3 or more | 17.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 38.3% |
| Electricity | 47.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.3% |
| Fuel oil | 9.2% |
| Wood | 0.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,119 | 35.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,228 | 10.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,623 | 22.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,784 | 32.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,188 | 27.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,437 | 29.2% |
| Average household size | 2.39 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 44.4% | 35.6% |
| Married | 42.0% | 37.0% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 9.4% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 15.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.2%
Some HS, no diploma
7.3%
HS graduate
28.3%
Some college, no degree
20.5%
Associate's degree
6.8%
Bachelor's degree
18.6%
Graduate / professional
13.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 32.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 467 | 6.2% |
| Kindergarten | 217 | 2.9% |
| Elementary school | 2,686 | 35.5% |
| High school | 1,595 | 21.1% |
| College / grad school | 2,610 | 34.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.3%
Professional & management
12.1%
Retail trade
11.8%
Manufacturing
11.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.7%
Finance & real estate
7.4%
Construction
6.0%
Public administration
5.8%
Transportation & utilities
3.0%
Other services
3.0%
Wholesale trade
1.8%
Agriculture & mining
1.6%
Information
1.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.5% |
| Service | 18.0% |
| Sales & office | 16.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.2% |
| Production & transportation | 14.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.5% |
| Government | 13.9% |
| Self-employed | 4.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.0% |
| Carpool | 10.1% |
| Public transit | 1.4% |
| Walk | 3.6% |
| Work from home | 11.5% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.5 |
Poverty
All people
16.5%
Under 18 years
24.0%
18 and over
14.4%
Married-couple families
7.6%
Female-led households
15.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.7% |
| Retirement income | 22.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.3% |
| High blood pressure | 33.1% |
| High cholesterol | 31.5% |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 24.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.7% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.3% |
| Binge drinking | 16.3% |
| No physical activity | 23.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.7% |
| Depression | 20.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.6% |
| Poor mental health | 14.6% |
| Poor physical health | 10.0% |
| No health insurance | 15.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.7% |
| Visited dentist | 65.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.3% |
| Teeth loss | 13.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,411 | 6.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.6% |
| Under 18 | 3.2% |
| 18–64 years | 13.1% |
| 65 and over | 35.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.6% |
| Public insurance | 35.4% |
| No insurance | 11.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 9.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 27,646 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 2,462 | 8.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,933 | 7.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 363 | 1.3% |
| Other languages | 68 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 25,853 | 88.2% |
| Born in same state | 25,189 | 86.0% |
| Born in different state | 14,582 | 49.8% |
| Foreign born | 664 | 2.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,453 | 11.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,000 | 29.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,498 | 11.9% |
| Italian | 3,116 | 10.6% |
| Arab | 2,137 | 7.3% |
| Polish | 283 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 63 | 0.2% |
| English | 58 | 0.2% |
| German | 57 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 25 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.1% |
| Internet access | 91.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22601
What city is ZIP code 22601 in?
ZIP code 22601 is primarily assigned to Winchester, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 22601 in?
ZIP code 22601 falls within Winchester City County, Virginia.
Is ZIP code 22601 mostly rentals?
55% of occupied units in ZIP code 22601 are renter-occupied.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22601?
17% of residents in ZIP code 22601 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 22601?
ZIP code 22601 has an estimated population of 29,306 residents, with a density of 2,998 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 22601?
The median home value in ZIP code 22601 is $295,500.
What timezone is ZIP code 22601 in?
ZIP code 22601 observes the EST timezone.